67°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Iosco County, MI · Great Lakes
Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
A 183-acre sand spit at the tip of Tawas Bay on Lake Huron — known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest" for the constantly shifting point and an exceptional spring/fall migration birding spot. Anchored by the 1876 Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 65% rain
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 67°F air — cool but workable
- 65% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
28 /100
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38 Sunbathe
12 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
65%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
38 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
66°
Mostly Sunny
13%
76
69°
Mostly Sunny
2%
75
71°
Mostly Sunny
6%
75
83°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
26%
77
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
52
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
52
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 65% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Tawas Point State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Tawas Point State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Tawas Point State Park dog-friendly?
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Is there an entry fee at Tawas Point State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Tawas Point State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Tawas Point State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Tawas Point State Park?
Amenities at Tawas Point State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, lighthouse tours, playground, volleyball, nature trail, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Tawas Point State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Tawas Point State Park located?
Tawas Point State Park is in Iosco County, MI, at 686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730.
Nearby Beaches
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